Junior Planning workshops 2024
2024-01-15 07:30 - 2024-01-29 21:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This series of workshops is for juniors who have no planning experience or have just started to do some planning and want to know more. It will run across the following dates:

Friday 12th January – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop
Monday 15th January – Workshop 1
Monday 22nd January – Workshop 2
Monday 29th January – Optional TD3/4 workshop

The workshops will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend both the workshops and that they will have access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer. Tablets / phones are not suitable for this and you will need to have uploaded and tried out your course planning software before the first workshop. There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

An optional workshop on Friday 12th January is to ensure that learners are familiar with the basics of using either Condes or Purple Pen. It is strongly suggested that you attend this unless you are confident using course planning software.
The trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.

Please submit the Google registration form by Tuesday 2nd January 2024 (deadline extended) or direct any queries to suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org

Young Coach Assistant (YCA/24_2) 16th November 2024
2024-11-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Glenmore Lodge, Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Highland, PH22 1QZ, United Kingdom
A course combining theory and practical for juniors with some knowledge of orienteering (TD3 standard ), who are interested in helping with coaching in a club, squad, camp or school setting. This course is a fun and sociable introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts:

1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)
A fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Saturday 16th November 2024.
You are required to attend both parts to complete the course.

Cost:
The training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.

Course Content:

Discussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.
Pre-requisites:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3; age 14+
OTHER NOTES:

This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book online through the Google form by Friday 18th October or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions

Junior Planning workshops 2025
2025-01-06 19:30 - 2025-01-27 21:00 | Online
This series of workshops is for juniors who have no planning experience or have just started to do some planning and want to know more. It will run across the following dates:

Monday 6th January – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop
Monday 13th January – Workshop 1
Monday 20th January – Workshop 2
Monday 27th January – Optional TD3/4 workshop

The workshops will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend both the workshops and that they will have access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer. Tablets / phones are not suitable for this and you will need to have uploaded and tried out your course planning software before the first workshop. There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

An optional workshop on Monday 6th January is to ensure that learners are familiar with the basics of using either Condes or Purple Pen. It is strongly suggested that you attend this unless you are confident using course planning software.

The trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.

Completion of all 3 workshops, including the accompanying homework, followed by planning 3 courses in your club and submitting an experience log will earn you a Young Planners certificate and buff.

Please register using the Google form by Monday 16th December 2024 or email Suzanne with any queries.

Coaching Foundation (CF/25_2) – Blended Learning
2025-01-31 08:00 - 17:00
An initial, unassessed course for orienteers who are interested in getting involved in coaching. This course will give you the basics and get you on the pathway to becoming a coach. Also useful for qualified coaches in need of a refresher.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Run mostly online, with a practical club supported element, this course will be held over 4 sessions.

Weeks 1, 2 & 4 – 1.5 hrs online weekday evenings. W/b 26th May, 2nd Jun and 16th Jun exact day tbd by popular vote.
Week 3 – club based self-evaluated practical session. Practical session by negotiation with club mentor.

COURSE CONTENT:
Discussion based learning around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.
PRE-REQUISITES:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3
Age 16+ ( open to negotiation for exceptional candidates)
You must be able to arrange a practical exercise with either a club coach or a local school/youth organisation within the time frame of the course, ideally between online sessions 2 & 3 but anytime before session 4. You will be supported in this process.
COST:
£50 per person (non-members £75)
OTHER NOTES:
This course is a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5: Club Coach course.
REGISTRATION
Book online through the Google form or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions. Closing date for applications is 12th May 2025

Junior Event Safety Workshop
2025-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
This 2 hour workshop is designed for juniors who have done or intend to do the Junior Planning workshops or the Junior Organiser’s Workshops. This is not compulsory for those roles as you will always be mentored but is strongly advised as it will help you to appreciate the safety aspect of your role.
It will be hosted online via Zoom.

Please sign up using the Google form by Monday 10th Feb or email Suzanne for more details

Young Coach Assistant YCA/25_1
2025-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Stirling University Campus, Stirling, FK9 4LA
A course combining theory and practical for juniors with some knowledge of orienteering (TD3 standard ), who are interested in helping with coaching in a club, squad, camp or school setting. This course is a fun and sociable introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts:

1.25 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)
A fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 30th March 2025.
You are required to attend both parts to complete the course.

Cost:
The training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.

Course Content:

Discussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.
Pre-requisites:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3; age 14+
OTHER NOTES:

This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
Book online through the Google form by or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions

Club Coach (L5/25_2) – In person
2025-09-08 10:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00 | Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA, this course blends theory and practical providing the knowledge and skills to run single sessions within a framework set up by a more experienced coach.
INTENDED FOR:
Active Foundation level coaches or Young Coach Assistants interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Delivered mainly in person in Edinburgh over a 1 week period, this course comprises:

A mixture of online, tutor led, interactive sessions and in-person sessions.
The exact timetable will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.
2 full days in person practical and theory which includes the assessment
The first session will be w/b 8th Sep. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.
The pre-course work will be sent out in late July giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.

ASSESSMENT:
Written tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The practical assessment will take place during the week of 8th September 2025
COURSE OUTLINE:
The focus of the Level 5: Club Coach is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic skills and knowledge covered in Coaching Foundation, the course includes the theory of what and how to coach, practical exercise planning and delivery including risk management and developing yourself as a coach.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation course
Aged 17 or over
Evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering for insurance purposes
SOA PVG

COST:
£170 per person, £200 non-members. sportscotland funding is now administered through SOA and may cover part of your course fee depending on your circumstances. Please consult your club treasurer if you are expecting your club to pay your fee.
BOOKING:
Email suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is 21st July 2025.

Junior Planners Workshops Nov 2025
2025-11-03 19:30 - 2025-11-24 21:00 | Online
This series of workshops is for juniors who have no planning experience or have just started to do some planning and want to know more. It will run across the following dates:

Monday 3rd November – Optional Condes/Purple Pen workshop
Monday 10th November – Workshop 1
Monday 17th November – Workshop 2
Monday 24th November – Optional TD3/4 workshop

The workshops will be held on Zoom and run from 7:30pm to 9pm; it is expected that delegates will attend both workshops 1 and 2 and that they will have access to either Condes or Purple Pen on their computer. Tablets / phones are not suitable for this and you will need to have uploaded and tried out your course planning software before the first workshop. There will be a planning exercise to do between each workshop date.

An optional workshop on Monday 6th January is to ensure that learners are familiar with the basics of using either Condes or Purple Pen. It is strongly suggested that you attend this unless you are confident using course planning software.

The trainers will decide in conjunction with the learners whether to run the optional TD3/4 workshop and the date will be negotiable.

Completion of all 3 workshops, including the accompanying homework, followed by planning 3 courses in your club and submitting an experience log will earn you a Young Planners certificate and buff.

Please register using the Google form by Monday 13th October 2025 or email Suzanne with any queries.

Young Organiser workshops - 20th Nov & 15th Jan - cancelled
2025-11-20 19:30 - 2026-01-15 20:30 | Online
An online Young Organisers’ workshop is being run over 2 online sessions (Thu 20th Nov and Thu 15th Jan) with fun club-based mentored tasks to be completed in between.
This informal and accessible course is open to juniors (16+) who want to help with organising and will cover some of the jobs that contribute to putting on a local (level D) event. The trainer will listen to your ideas and answer your questions. There will be take-away resources to help you.
Participants will need to attend both workshops and complete all the club based tasks to complete the Young Organiser award.
Book online through the Google form by Mon 10th Nov if you are interested or contact Suzanne with any questions

Young Coach Assistant 23rd November - Central belt
2025-11-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Central Belt, United Kingdom
A course combining theory and practical for juniors with some knowledge of orienteering (TD3 standard ), who are interested in helping with coaching in a club, squad, camp or school setting. This course is a fun and sociable introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts:

1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)
A fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 23rd November 2025.
You are required to attend both parts to complete the course.

Cost:
The training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.

Course Content:

Discussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.
Pre-requisites:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3; age 14+
OTHER NOTES:

This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
This course will be held in Stirling or Edinburgh depending on location of participants
Book online through the Google form by Fri 7th Nov or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions

Club Coach (L5/26_1) – Blended Learning
2026-01-26 19:30 - 2026-03-08 21:00 | Online
A Scottish Coaching Certificate in Orienteering fully accredited by the SQA, this course blends theory and practical providing the knowledge and skills to run single sessions within a framework set up by a more experienced coach.
INTENDED FOR:
Active Foundation level coaches or Young Coach Assistants interested in furthering their experience to gain a licenced coaching qualification.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Delivered mainly online over a 5 – 6 week period, this course comprises:

Four online, tutor led, interactive sessions online of 1.5 hrs each.
Exact day will be decided in consultation with learners to take other commitments into consideration.
1 full day in person practical which includes the assessment
The assessment may be split over 2 days in the winter due to lack of daylight or split into a North and South day
The first online session will be w/b 26th January 2026. All pre-course work will need to be completed prior to this date.
The pre-course work will be sent out before Christmas giving the learner a good amount of time to complete the work.

ASSESSMENT:
Written tasks and observation of practical coaching sessions by a qualified assessor. The practical assessment will take place over the weekend of 7th/8th March 2026
COURSE OUTLINE:
The focus of the Level 5: Club Coach is the single session usually progressing a skill within the session. Building on the basic skills and knowledge covered in Coaching Foundation, the course includes the theory of what and how to coach, practical exercise planning and delivery including risk management and developing yourself as a coach.
PRE-REQUISITES:

Attendance at Coaching Foundation course
Aged 17 or over
Evidence of competence at orienteering at TD4 or above
Current member of British Orienteering for insurance purposes

COST:
£170 per person, £200 non-members. sportscotland funding is now administered through SOA and may cover part of your course fee depending on your circumstances. Please consult your club treasurer if you are expecting your club to pay your fee.
BOOKING:
Email suzanne@scottish-orienteering.org for further information or use the Google form to register for the course. Closing date for applications is Monday 8th December 2025.

Young Coach Assistant Glenmore Lodge - 26th April
2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Aviemore area
A course combining theory and practical for juniors with some knowledge of orienteering (TD3 standard ), who are interested in helping with coaching in a club, squad, camp or school setting. This course is a fun and sociable introduction to aspects of coaching and is in 2 parts:

1.5 hours online (one evening during the week before the practical day)
A fun practical day (10am – 4pm) on Sunday 26th April 2026.
You are required to attend both parts to complete the course.

Cost:
The training is provided free of charge but you will be required to commit to a period of mentored volunteering.

Course Content:

Discussion around what to coach and how to coach orienteering; practical self and peer evaluated exercises.
Pre-requisites:
Competent orienteers at least at TD3; M/W14+
OTHER NOTES:

This course counts as a pre-requisite for the SCCO Level 5 Club Coach course.
MORE DETAIL:
This course will be held in Glenmore Lodge near Aviemore
Book online through the Google form by Fri 17th April or contact Suzanne Robins-Bird with any questions
